Audio By Carbonatix
Ghana head coach Otto Addo is targeting a “good start” against Panama in the 2026 World Cup to give the team a "psychological" boost.
The Black Stars will face the Central Americans in their Group L opener on June 17 in Toronto.
Panama, who are ranked 30th in the FIFA Men’s Ranking, are making only their second appearance on the world stage, following their debut in the 2018 edition.
"I'm hoping that we have a good start against Panama, that will be very, very crucial," Otto Addo said in an interview with Ghanafa.org.
"It will make the other games a little more relaxed and easier for the players psychologically. We will use the window of March for test matches, and then see," he added.
Ghana will also face England and Croatia in the group stage of next year’s global showpiece.
England were 2018 World Cup finalists, while Croatia reached the semi-finals in the Qatar edition.
The Black Stars have been eliminated at the group stage in each of their last two World Cup appearances.
Latest Stories
-
Mfantsipim–Adisadel rivalry built excellence, not division – Sam Jonah
11 minutes -
Vice President launches Mfantsipim’s 150 years of shaping Ghana’s greatest mind
28 minutes -
I assure Otumfuo, Mahama will join him to commission KNUST Teaching Hospital by end of this year – Haruna Iddrisu
1 hour -
Gov’t to roll out free special education for persons with disabilities from July 1 – Education Minister
2 hours -
“We used it to test our officiating officials’ readiness” – Bawah Fuseini after CAA Athletics event
2 hours -
Volleyball emerges as Ghana’s fastest rising sport
2 hours -
National Sports Fund needs strong leadership from the top – Administrator David Wuaku
2 hours -
JoySports Exclusive: Steve McLaren in talks with GFA after expressing interest in Black Stars job
2 hours -
Fire guts auto parts warehouse at Bubuashie, one fire officer injured
3 hours -
I owe my victory to coach Ofori Asare – Allotey after winning WBA Africa Gold Super Flyweight belt
3 hours -
Church of Pentecost supports over 2,000 BECE candidates in Obuasi with career guidance seminar
4 hours -
Brandon Asante and Coventry all but promoted to Premier League despite Sheffield Wednesday draw
5 hours -
GPL 2025/26: Late Kwartemaa strike downs Hearts in Tema
5 hours -
Ghana Faces Sierra Leone Moment as Prosecutorial Powers come under strain
5 hours -
Don’t consume fish or seafood from Tema Shipyard until further notice – FDA warns
5 hours